A cardiologist is a medical professional who focuses on treating conditions linked with the cardiovascular system, which includes the heart and blood arteries. Additionally, cardiologists encourage behaviors that improve heart health. Heart failure, heart attacks, heart valve disease, arrhythmia, and excessive blood pressure can all be treated by cardiologists. Cardiologists have both private practices and work in hospitals.
Cardiologists may perform physical examinations or prescribe tests like electrocardiograms (EKG), exercise stress tests, and blood tests as part of the diagnosis. Additionally, they may recommend taking medications, making lifestyle adjustments, such as cutting back on stress and increasing exercise, and managing weight. A cardiologist is qualified to carry out a number of operations, including cardiac catheter insertion and pacemaker implantation. In addition to participating in lab research to develop novel medicines, they might teach at universities.
These medical professionals have special cardiology training. Before obtaining a specialty in heart-related fields, cardiologists attend medical colleges.
A large number of highly trained cardiologists in India specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various types of cardiovascular diseases. Here is a list of the top 12 best cardiologists in India.
Dr. Bikram Mohanty has had significant contributions in and published many research papers in medical journals the world over.
Career profile:
Dr. Bikram Mohanty is a cardiac surgeon with extensive experience of 25 years.
He is presently working as Director, Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery (Adult & Paediatric), Venkateshwar Hospital, New Delhi.
He has expertise in heart surgeries such as valvular, coronary, combined procedures, pediatric and neonatal surgeries, and revision surgeries.
He previously worked as Director – CTVS (Adult & Paediatric) at Nayati Group of Hospitals, HOD, Sr. Consultant & National Head of Cardiac Surgery at Shalby Group of Hospitals, HOD & Sr. Consultant – CTVS at Kamineni Medical College & Hospitals, Hyderabad, and HOD & Sr. Consultant – CTVS at Trimula Super Speciality Hospital, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
The doctor is known for performing adult and pediatric surgeries with high precision.
2. Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra
Head of Cardiac Sciences & Chief Cardio Vascular Surgeon at Manipal Hospital. Experience: 40 years
Qualification:
MBBS (S. S. Medical College Rewa, (M.P.) India)
MS (Surgery) (S. S. Medical College Rewa, (M.P.) India)
Ph.D. in Cardiovascular Surgery from the Bakulev Institute Of Cardio-Vascular Surgery in Russia
Awards & Recognition:
Rashtriya Ratan Award by International Study Circle-2005
He was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by World Congress by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in 2006 on Clinical and Preventive Cardiology (WCCPC).
He also received an Honoris Causa Doctorate, known as Doctor of Science, which was coffered to him by the Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Chancellor of Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya
Career profile:
Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra is one of the best cardiologists in India who can handle even the most complex cases with high precision.
He has been associated with some top hospitals in India. He is currently deputed as a Head of Cardiac Sciences and Chief Cardiovascular Surgeon at Manipal Hospital Dwarka.
The doctor is highly qualified and has reported a high success rate.
Dr. Mishra has expertise in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Robotic cardiac procedures, Redo Valve procedures, Coronary Surgeries, Surgery of ascending aortic aneurysms and dissections, and CABG in patients with poor ventricular function, Valve repair and replacement, Surgery for heart failure including heart transplantation & ventricular assist devices, Total Arterial Coronary Bypass, Carotid Angioplasty And Stenting, Coronary Angioplasty / Bypass Surgery, TAVI, TAVR.
Dr. Mishra is the President of Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons of India. He is also the President of Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of India.
Doctor Mishra is a Council Member in the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia and an Executive Committee Member in the Society for Heart Failure and Transplantation
He is a Member of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons,
Dr. Amit completed his M.B.B.S from Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College in Meerut
He is a M.D. in Medicine. He completed his M.D. from Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College in Kanpur
He completed D.M. in Cardiology from Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College located in Kanpur.
Awards & Recognition:
The papers by Dr. Malik have been published in reputed medical journals, such as Journal of Arrhythmia, Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, Indian Heart Journal, etc. His research work has been cited by scholars as well.
Career profile:
The doctor specializes in various cardiac surgeries, including angiography, angioplasty, cardiac sciences, and EPS & RFA.
Dr. Amit Malik has been associated with many hospitals, such as Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi; BLK Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi; National Heart Centre, Singapore.
Memberships of the doctor include Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS), Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), USA, European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), and Journal of Atrial Fibrillation (JAFIB).
Dr. Ashish is a Life member of the Cardiology Society of India, Association of Physicians of India
He is also an International associate fellow of SCAI
Career profile:
Dr. Ashish is a renowned cardiologist who is skilled in intervention procedures like Angioplasty, Angiography, Device closure, and heart failure therapy like CRT- D and AICD implantation.
He has worked in many Armed forces hospitals in the capacity of an HOD.
Dr. Chauhan has retired from Indian Air Force post 28 years of service.
MBBS (Government Medical College, Punjabi University)
MD (Medicine) (R.N.T. Medical College, Rajasthan University)
DM (Cardiology) (AlIMS, New Delhi)
Awards & Recognition:
Dr. Sarita is the recipient of the distinguished Doctor Award 2017 IMA.
Career profile:
Dr. Sarita Gulati is trained from Mount Sinai Medical Centre, Florida.
She has experience working with many popular institutions such as National Heart Institute, Metro Hospital, Noida, Max Hospital, New Delhi.
The doctor performs various surgeries, including angiography, cardiac sciences, angioplasty, EPS & RFA.
She is a member of Delhi Medical Council, Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Indian Heart Rhythm Society, and Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology.
Senior Research Fellowship by Indian Council of Medical Research
Awards & Recognition:
DNA coverage: ‘Dr. Bipin Kumar Dubey talks about 5 types of heart diseases you should be aware of on this World Heart Day.
The Pioneer coverage: ‘Dr. Bipin Kumar Dubey says, as a matter of fact, the chances of heart attack go up by 33 percent during winter, hence take adequate care & stay warm.
The doctor participates in many conferences and gives lectures in various related institutions.
Career profile:
Dr. Bipin has more than 35 years of experience in different surgeries, including angiography, pacemaker implantation surgery, angioplasty EPS and RFA, cardiac sciences.
The doctor has been trained in interventional cardiology from France.
The cardiologist has been associated with various reputed hospitals in India and can handle even the most complicated cases with accuracy.
Dr. Dubey is recognized as an investigator in various trials and studies such as the IMPROVE-IT Trial, SIGNIFY Trial, EARLY-ACS Trial.
He completed his MBBS from MS Ramaiah Medical College & Hospital in Bangalore
MS (General Surgery) (MS Ramaiah Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore)
MCh (Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery) (Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur)
Awards & Recognition:
He is a Life Member of theIndian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
Life Member – Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Life Member – ECMO Society of India
Career profile:
Dr. Gaurav Mahajan has been associated with many hospitals, including Metro Heart Institute, Noida; EMC Hospital Amritsar; Indraprastha Apollo Hospital; Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi; and Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi.
He has performed various types of procedures like Bentall procedure, Cardiac Valve Replacement, CABG – Redo, Heart Port Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG); Heart Double Valve Replacement; Cardiac Sciences, and Heart Transplant.
Dr. Mahajan has undergone training in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at Apollo Hospital for a three year period.
The doctor has also performed surgeries in many reputed Cardiac Institutes in Punjab, India.
His expertise is also in Intensive Care of Post Operative Patients.
MS (General Surgery) (Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi)
He did his MCh (CTS) from the Christian Medical College, Vellore in Tamil Nadu
MNAMS (CTVS) (National Academy of Medical Sciences)
Awards & Recognition:
National Citizens Award conferred by Shri R K Narayanan, Vice President of India (1992)
He received a National Excellence Award by the former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar in 1996
He was awarded by the Padma Shri by the President of India in 2013
Centenary Award – DMA (2014)
Excellence Award – MAMC (2015)
Career profile:
Dr. Ganesh has been associated with many hospitals, such as CMC Hospital, Vellore; Royal Prince Alfred & St. Vincents Hospital; Indian Railways Southern Railway HQ Hospital Perambur, Chennai; Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi; Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.
He has performed a variety of cardiac surgeries with a high success rate.
Fellowships: Fellow of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons, Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS), Fellows of Indian College of Cardiology (FICC), Fellow of Indian College of Interventional Cardiology, Fellow of Indian Society of Cardiology, and Fellow of International Medical Sciences Academy.
Trainings: Dr. Ganesh has completed advanced training in the Paediatric Cardiac Surgery under Dr. Roger Mee – Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne in 1985. He has also completed Advanced Training in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery under Professor Tim Cartmill – Royal Alexandra Hospital for Sick Children, Sydney, Australia in 1984. Dr. Ganesh later in 1984 did his Heart Transplant training under the able guidance of Dr. Victor Chang & Dr. Mark Shanhan – St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, and Advanced training in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery under the world-renowned Heart Surgeon Professor Douglas Baird – Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia in 1983.
Memberships: Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), USA, International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeons, Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Delhi Chapter, Formerly Nominated, Founding Member, Delhi Medical Council (DMC), All India Heart Foundation (AIHF), Hospital Infection Society, Delhi Medical Association (DMA), Rotary Club (3010) Delhi Central, National Accreditation Board of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Governing Council – Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospital, Government of Delhi, Steering Committee, QCI – AIMED Voluntary Initiative on Medical Devices, and Governing Council – Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Completed MBBS from the J N Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University in India
Member of the Royal College of Physicians (M.R.C.P.), U.K., 1984
Member of the Royal College of Physicians (M.R.C.P.), Ireland, 1986
Doctorate of Science (D.Sc) Honoris Causa, Banaras Hindu University, India, 1998
Doctorate of Science (D.Sc) Honoris Causa, Tirthankar Mahavir University, Moadabad, India, 2012.
Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) Honoris Causa, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, India, 2012.
Completed his Doctorate of Science (D.Sc) Honoris Causa from Amity University, Noida (U.P.), India in 2012
Doctorate of Science (D.Sc) Honoris Causa, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, 2016.
Awards & Recognition:
He received National Honour of Padma Shri in 2003
Padma Bhushan in 2015
‘B.C.Roy National Award’ for the most ‘Eminent Medical Person’ by the President of India in January 2017.
Awarded the National Honour of Republic of Spain “Crus Officer with Insignia Order of Isabella the Catholic”
Master Interventionalist (MSCAI) by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (USA)
He was given a ‘Life Time Achievement in Interventional Cardiology’ by Chien Foundation (Singapore)
There are 85 other national and international awards that he has received.
350-publications in peer-reviewed Indian and International medical journals
Authored chapters in 30-books on Cardiology as well as the Editor of 3-books.
Career profile:
Dr. Seth is a highly experienced cardiologist who has performed more than 50000 angiograms & 20000 angioplasties.
He has pioneered various angioplasty methods such as the use of Impella heart device, Directional Atherectomy, Thrombectomy devices, and Bioabsorbable Stents.
Dr. Seth has the unique ability to demonstrate complex angioplasty techniques through live transmission.
Fellowships: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (F.R.C.P.), Edinburgh, 1995, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (F.R.C.P.), Ireland, 1995, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (F.R.C.P.), London, 1995, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (F.A.C.C.), 1995, Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (F.E.S.C.), 2013, Fellow of the Society of Cardiac Angiography & Intervention (F.S.C.A.I.), U.S.A., 1995, Fellow of the International Medical Sciences Academy (F.I.M.S.A.), 1998, Fellow of the Cardiological Society of India (F.C.S.I.), 2011, Master Fellows of Society of Cardiac Angiography & Intervention (MSCAI), U.S.A., 2017.
Dr. Seth has the distinction of doing one of the highest angiographies and angioplasties in the world because of which he is featured in the ‘LIMCA’ Book of Records.
He was in the core team that set up the Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, and in Dec’04 to create the best cardiac care in Max Heart & Vascular Institute.
He is also the Founder/Course Director of five National as well as International Angioplasty Teaching Courses and Associate Director, TCT Scientific Sessions (USA), and Program Committee Member of EuroPCR.
Dr. Seth is the President of the Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology (APSIC), the Past President of the Cardiological Society of India, and the Past Vice President of the Asia Pacific Society of Cardiology.
Trained over 500 cardiologists of India and overseas, advanced angioplasty techniques.
10. Dr. Murtaza Ahmed Chisti
Director of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Heart Lung Transplant, Artemis Hospital Experience: 35 years
Qualification:
MBBS (University of Kashmir)
MS (General Surgery) (University of Kashmir)
M Ch (CTVS) (Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology)
Awards & Recognition:
Award by the Society of Heart Failure and Transplant at Kochi
Award by Heart Failure 360 at 3rd Annual Conference.
Honored by Ex-CM, Rajasthan, Ms. Vasundhra Raje with Certificate of Excellence for excellent work in Organ Transplantation.
Career profile:
Dr. Murtaza has been associated with several hospitals like Sigma Heart Institute, Kota Heart Institute, and Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. He is a renowned cardiac surgeon in India.
He specializes in adult cardiac surgery and has performed above 6000 complex cardiac surgeries.
Some of the procedures he has performed are Coronary Angioplasty, Coronary bypass surgery, Heart/Lung Transplantation, and Minimally invasive Heart Surgery.
Cardiothoracic fellowships: St. Mary’s Hospital, Milwaukee, USA; Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia, and Prince Henry and Prince Wales Hospitals in Sydney, Australia.
Dr. Murtaza is a member of the Rajasthan Medical Council.
MS (General Surgery) (King George’s Medical College, Lucknow)
MCh (Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery) (King George’s Medical College, Lucknow)
MNAMS
Awards & Recognition:
Citation Award by President of India Sri APJ Abdul Kalam on the occasion of International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Meeting – 2002.
Listed in Marquis who is who in the world 2005
Saharanpur Aditya Samman-by Govt of UP for contribution in Medical Field – 2005
Limca Book of Records-2008 for performing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery on a 94 year old man, oldest patient to undergo CABG.
Career profile:
Dr. Meharwal has been associated with several hospitals like King George Medical College, G B Pant Hospital, Kings College Hospital – London.
The doctor was among the team of Doctors who founded Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
He specializes in various surgeries, such as Bentall Procedure, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, CABG – Redo, Cardiac Valve Replacement.
There are more than 30000 surgeries that he is credited for, simple as well as complicated heart procedures.
Dr. Meharwal is the Programme Director of DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
He has trained and taught widely and has been published in peer reviewed national and international journals.
Affiliations: Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons, Cardiological Society of India, International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Asian Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
12. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Bapna
Senior Director, Cardiac Surgery, Heart Institute, Medanta, India Experience: 40 years
Qualification:
M.B.B.S. (University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan)
M.S. (General Surgery) (University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan)
M.Ch. (Cardio-thoracic) (Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu)
Awards & Recognition:
Career profile:
Dr. Bapna has been associated with several reputed hospitals.
He specializes in Open Heart Surgeries, Minimally invasive heart valve surgeries, TMR (Trans Myocardial Re-vascularization), and Heart Redo Surgeries.
Memberships and Certifications of Dr. Ramesh Kumar Bapna is Member, Cardiology Society of India, Fellow, Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of India, and Member, International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.
He is recognised for performing 20,000 open heart surgeries and has also done advanced training in renowned hospitals in USA as well as New Zealand.
The expertise of the doctor lies in resolving conditions wherein ventricles are bad and ejection fraction is below 30%.
He also works well in combination surgeries which include multiple valve replacements, Redo, bypass graftings and ejection fraction <30%.
What does a cardiologist do?
A cardiologist is an expert in identifying, diagnosing, and treating disorders affecting the heart and blood arteries. These are known as cardiovascular diseases. The diseases are:
Arrhythmias (abnormalities of heart rhythm)
Heart valve problems
Infections of the heart
Heart attack
Heart failure
High blood pressure
A cardiologist can:
Prescribe treatment for a health condition
Suggest modifications in one’s lifestyle by suggesting them to perform physical activity, controlling stress, changing one’s food, and maintaining a healthy weight.
To prevent various cardiac disorders, offer regular counseling.
Perform a number of procedures, such as cardiac catheterization and pacemaker implantation
Refer you to heart surgeons or interventional cardiologists when necessary
Perform routine physical examination
Suggests tests like blood tests, electrocardiogram, exercise stress tests, and imaging studies of your heart
Recognize test outcomes to identify any medical issues a patient may have.
Researchers and academic teachers in the field of cardiology may develop novel methods for treating and diagnosing heart conditions.
A cardiologist will ask you questions during your appointment to learn more about your symptoms and lifestyle. Additionally, they might run a number of tests to identify particular cardiovascular diseases. Testing of cardiologist patients might include:
Ultrasound
Cardiac biopsy
Stress test
EK
Cardiac catheterization
These tests will tell your overall heart health. A cardiologist will identify the illness and suggest an appropriate treatment strategy after examining your test findings. Some cardiology conditions are congenital heart diseases, coronary artery diseases, and vascular diseases.
Dietary and lifestyle recommendations may be part of a cardiologist’s treatment approach. Different forms of heart surgery may be necessary for serious conditions.
The success rates for a cardiac procedure can vary from one hospital to another. It can also be influenced by your age. But, most studies, for instance by the NICE indicate patients have a 96-97% chance of surviving after 1 year of open heart surgery.
Referrals and recommendations might help you find the necessary information. You can speak with friends or relatives or consult a nearby physician.
It’s crucial to be aware of a doctor’s training and experience. It is essential to compile the cardiologist’s complete list of credentials. The urologist needs to be very proficient in cutting-edge methods. The top cardiologists in India can also be found on the MediGence website. Finding a good doctor can also be accomplished by looking through online reviews.
Below are some situations when you should see a cardiologist:
Physician Recommendation: If your family doctor recommends you see a cardiologist, you should do it.
Family History: If someone in your family has had heart problems, you must be aware of heart disease symptoms and talk to a cardiologist about them.
High Total Cholesterol: The higher the total cholesterol level in the body, the greater the risk for heart disease.
High Blood Pressure: If you have high blood pressure, you should see a cardiologist. High blood pressure poses various risks related to the heart.
Are a Smoker: Smoking is a big risk factor for various heart diseases. It tends to lower the flow of oxygen to the heart and also increases blood pressure, blood clotting, and heart rate.
Diabetic: Diabetes can lead to heart disease. If you are dealing with clinical signs and symptoms that are pointing out at a heart problem and in case your are a diabetic, you are recommended to visit a cardiologist.
A cardiologist treats the following heart diseases:
congenital heart disease
coronary heart disease
congestive heart disease
Atherosclerosis
atrial fibrillation
Arrhythmias
ventricular tachycardia
high blood pressure, or hypertension
high blood cholesterol and triglycerides
Hypertension
Pericarditis
A cardiologist may advise about ways of preventing heart disease. A person needs to see a cardiologist even without symptoms if they have a family history of heart disease or high cholesterol if they are a smoker, if they have diabetes, or start a new exercise program. A woman who has had preeclampsia may be at higher risk of heart problems in later pregnancy or during menopause.
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